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FireStik FG4648-B Four Foot No-Ground Plane CB Antenna Kit, Black, 3 Way Mount, 100 Watts Power Rating, 28 Inches Length, Frequency Range 26-30MHz, Top Load Position, Fiberglass Antenna
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Antenna | Radio |
Brand | FireStik |
Color | Black |
Maximum Range | 9 Feet |
About this item
- 3 Way Mount, 100 Watts Power Rating, 28 Inches Length
- Frequency Range 26-30MHz, Top Load Position, Fiberglass Antenna
- Core material is a 3/8-inch (0.375" or 10mm) diameter reinforced plastic (fiberglass)
- Chrome plated machine brass mounting base has standard 3/8"-24 threads
- Covered with a static reducing, heavy PVC shrink tubing with both pigment and UV stabilizers mixed in
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Value for money | — | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Profline | Audiovideodirect | antenna manufacturer | Audiovideodirect | VirVentures | CRS Communications |
maximum range | 9 feet | 1 miles | 15000 meters | 2 feet | — | — |
antenna description | Radio | Radio | 5G WIFI 4G LTE 4x4 MIMO Panel Antennas | Radio | — | Radio |
Product information
Package Dimensions | 57.4 x 7 x 2.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Manufacturer | Firestik |
ASIN | B000X3EOPG |
Item model number | LYSB000X3EOPG-SPRTSEQIP |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #560 in Two-Way Radio Antennas |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 2, 2004 |
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Product Description
PURPOSE: The FGX-648 (where X = antenna length in feet) series, 'No ground plane" (NGP) CB antenna kits were specifically designed to solve the problems associated with the lack of ground plane. This normally occurs on vehicles constructed of plastic, fiberglass, wood or aluminum. Ground plane problems typically show up in the form of high standing wave ratio (SWR) and poor performance. The isolated ground plane that is built into the FGX-648 series kits can also eliminate problems on metal base vehicles that lack the sufficient ground plane for proper operation.
COMPONENT INFORMATION:
ANTENNA: The antennas used in these kits is altered in order to maintain a desirable center band position when used with the tuned coaxial feedline. Accordingly, these antennas may only be used with the Firestik NGP cable. The antenna used in these kits have our patented "no tools required" tunable tip for fast and easy SWR adjustments. The rated wattage for these kits is 100 watts.
COAXIAL FEEDLINE: The seventeen-foot (5.2 M) coaxial cable used in these kits is of the highest quality. We use a multi-wire stranded center conductor to the prevent breakage that can occur with solid center conductor cable. The coaxial feedline serves as a tuned circuit that creates the necessary counterpoise. If a longer cable length is required, the user may add standard RG-58 A/U cable between the radio and system cable, preferably in lengths that are multiples of nine feet. Because it is a tuned circuit, the length cannot be reduced without causing non-repairable damage.
MOUNT, SPRING AND HARDWARE: To compliment the quality of the antenna and feedline, the mount used in these kits is our stainless steel, 3-way 90° angle mount. A stainless steel spring with machined brass ends acts as the coupling between the antenna and the feedline.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Each kit includes a FREE microphone hanger.
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and appearance of the antenna. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to install and tune, and looks great on their truck. That said, they recommend it as a durable alternative to standard CB antennas.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the antenna. They mention that it works well, is good equipment, and stands up to everything pretty well. Some say that it's a great product and works well as a fishing pole.
"Its good quality...." Read more
"...Now that it's sealed it works perfectly wet or dry." Read more
"...But this CB antenna worked fantastic. Got less than .5 SWR. According to my Cobra CB. Every one said I sounded loud and clear." Read more
"Great antenna! Really easy to install and tune, so far it works much better than my stock Volvo double antenna...." Read more
Customers find the antenna easy to install and tune. They say it's a complete antenna system that sets up quickly and is easy to fine tune. Customers also mention that it'll set the SWR's for them. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of installation and recommend it to others.
"It was easy to set the swr's (once I looked up how to do it!) READ the instructions and DO NOT CUT or trim the coax...." Read more
"Nice efficient top loaded design.Easy to install and adjust...." Read more
"Great antenna! Really easy to install and tune, so far it works much better than my stock Volvo double antenna...." Read more
"This complete antenna system sets up really quick and is easy and fast to fine tune!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the antenna. They mention that it looks great on their truck and is easy to install and adjust.
"...The truck bed cover is also not in the way either. The Firestik looks great on my truck and I am ready for the road!" Read more
"Nice efficient top loaded design.Easy to install and adjust...." Read more
"Very nice" Read more
"Great looking antenna..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the reception of the antenna. They mention that it has good receive and transmit characteristics, and it helps them get signal even with an odd mount.
"...It has good receive and transmit characteristics I was making contacts with legal power 35 miles away with no trouble at all...." Read more
"...This antenna has been on my bronco for a year now and helps me get signal even with an odd mount location and a fiber glass roof...." Read more
"Works great, we needed for a truck with fiberglass doors. Great reception." Read more
"Vert Sturdy to resist winds and great reception...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019
I learned NOT to use an external SWR on testing with this as the SWR came in way high.. thinking the coax being proprietary had something to do with that. After removing external SWR meter things got normal.. I used my Galaxy 929 CB's internal SWR meter..
This was installed on the end of my mobile home (see pic).. No place for a ground plane or big 'base' antenna, so I tried this.. I am happy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016
I learned NOT to use an external SWR on testing with this as the SWR came in way high.. thinking the coax being proprietary had something to do with that. After removing external SWR meter things got normal.. I used my Galaxy 929 CB's internal SWR meter..
This was installed on the end of my mobile home (see pic).. No place for a ground plane or big 'base' antenna, so I tried this.. I am happy.
Easy to install and adjust.
Can't quite get it flat across the band but it is near 1:1 in the middle and and at it's worst on the lower and upper ends of the band it's still below 2:1 while being stuck on back of my campers ladder with a little more than 2/3rds of it sticking up above the roof line. (not exactly the best location for any antenna, but, it's the only place I can put it without drilling holes in the camper and still keeping it under 13' off the ground)
It has good receive and transmit characteristics I was making contacts with legal power 35 miles away with no trouble at all. The top loading really helps this antenna radiate. A good compromise when you don't have a ground plane or if due to height considerations you can't run a whip.
Just one note: follow the instructions carefully the coax shield cannot be grounded at the antenna end to anything! The coax has a matching loop at the transmitter end and will only work with this antenna. You can add length if you need to from the transmitter to the match end of the special coax if needed but don't cut the supplied coax it will ruin it. Also the supplied center conductor crimp terminal is kinda wimpy and the reason the kit only got 4 stars instead of 5. I replaced it with one that was heavier during install.
Also I strongly recommend sealing the feed point with good rtv sealant after confirming proper installation to keep out moisture. At first I didn't because it was a hot dry month when I put it in but, a sudden unexpected thunder storm caused the SWR to increase significantly and it didn't go down until it dried out days latter. Now that it's sealed it works perfectly wet or dry.